The South Dakota Beef Industry Council is pleased to announce Jodie Anderson as the new SDBIC Executive Director. Anderson assumed her new role on November 1, 2022. Anderson hails from a ranch in Haakon County and considers Pierre, South Dakota her hometown. She earned her B.S. in Agricultural Business from Colorado State University then lived and worked in several western states before returning to South Dakota. SDBIC President, Veabea Thomas says they are excited to welcome Jodie to the team. “We are so excited to have Jodie Anderson. She has been working part time at the SDBIC office and ha ..read more

The sound of Fall is abundant this time of year in the agricultural community, from the hustle and bustling sounds of harvest, to the sounds of freshly weaned calves, these sounds can be heard across the state of South Dakota. Beef farmers and ranchers are working tirelessly to get their fall work complete before the first snow hit the plains of the Midwest. This is called "The Fall Run”. The Fall Run is some of the busiest times of year for not only Beef Farmers and Ranchers but nearly every part of our small-town communities. The Fall Run is also one of the most important times of year for t ..read more

Fall has arrived and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council is excited to share some of our favorite Fall recipes and easy cooking methods for you and your family. The smell of fall cooking generally comes from one of the many ways to cook BEEF, the slow-cooking method. This method leaves an aroma throughout the house that will grab anyone’s attention. One of the many ways to slow cook beef, is called Stewing, the best part about stewing is it does all the work for you. This comforting cooking method takes cubes of beef mixed with vegetables and other ingredients in enough liquid to cover them ..read more

BEEF is headed back to the 2022 Sanford International PGA Tournament of Champions for the fifth year as the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC), through the Beef Checkoff, headlines BEEF as the official protein of the event. This year’s tournament will take place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota September 13 – 18, 2022 at the Minnehaha Country Club with golf enthusiast from all over the world in attendance. Beef will be highlighted as the premier protein of the tournament at “The Ranch" located in the 1st, 2nd, 17th, and 18th viewing area. This destination oasis will offer attendees an opp ..read more

Athletes from 55 South Dakota high schools and seven universities and their communities will benefit from the Build Your Base Program throughout the 2022-23 sports season. The collaborative program written in partnership between Sanford Health, the Sanford Sports Science Institute and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) utilizes BEEF as its premier protein and instills positive whole plate nutrition concepts for athletes and their families. The partnership is moving into its fifth year and provides online educational material and resources. This comprehensive sports nutrition and tr ..read more

It was a great week for BEEF at the 82nd Annual City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 5-14, 2022 as the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) showcased it to thousands throughout the week. Numerous events and promotions during helped drive the demand for BEEF, including the Claim Your Steak promotion, Sturgis Beef Throwdown Burger Battle and the SDBIC Beef Booth that gave SDBIC Staff and Directors the opportunity to talk BEEF with Sturgis attendees. The annual Sturgis Beef Throwdown took place and consisted of three categories: the Claim Your Steak Award, Claim Your Steak People's Choic ..read more